New chemistry department chair at KSU’s College of Science and Mathematics brings in−depth academic and industrial experience
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (May 15 ‚ 2007) – Kennesaw State University’s College of Science and…
Georgia (May 15, 2007) — New chemistry department chair at KSU’s College of Science and Mathematics brings in−depth academic and industrial experience
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KENNESAW‚ Ga. (May 15‚ 2007) – Kennesaw State University’s College of Science and
Mathematics announced the appointment of Mark B. Mitchell as chair of the department
of chemistry and biochemistry and professor of chemistry. Mitchell will take over
responsibility on July 1 for the largest chemistry and biochemistry department in
the state of Georgia with more than 535 majors enrolled in departmental degree programs.
Mitchell is currently serving as interim associate dean for natural sciences and mathematics‚
and professor and chair for the chemistry department at Clark Atlanta University.
“Mark has the expertise and vision to take the department of chemistry and biochemistry
to the next level‚” said Laurence I. Peterson‚ dean of the College of Science and
Mathematics. “Some of his strategic goals include continuing the growth of the department‚
improving our graduation rates‚ as well as helping the university become a national
leader in science education.”
Mitchell earned his B.S. degree in chemistry from Northwest Missouri State University
and his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Utah. He has an active
research program in surface chemistry with applications in environmental chemistry
and catalysis‚ which he will continue to run at KSU. Prior to joining Clark Atlanta
University‚ Mitchell was manager of the Vibrational Spectroscopy Analytical Skills
Center for Union Carbide Corporation’s Central R&D Center in South Charleston‚ W.Va.
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A member of the 35−unit University System of Georgia‚ Kennesaw State University is
a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing student population approaching
20‚000 from 132 countries. The third−largest university in Georgia‚ Kennesaw State
offers more than 60 graduate and undergraduate degrees‚ including a new doctorate
in education.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
